TacMed Solutions™ announces new trauma simulator rental program
October 25, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ has announced the launch of its new and innovative trauma simulator rental program, designed to provide first responders, military personnel, and emergency response teams with the ability to…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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Obsidio, Inc. expands clinical advisory Board with two new Members
October 21, 2021
Obsidio, Inc., a medical device company pioneering groundbreaking therapies in endovascular embolization, announced the expansion of its clinical advisory board with the appointment of two new members – Jafar Golzarian,…
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Interim HealthCare hiring home health professionals to support increased need for services in the Midlands
October 20, 2021
Home health services are expecting to see continued growth in the coming years, based on a projection of 350 percent growth for the population aged 85 and older by 2050,…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 20, 2021
The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, October 23, 2021, for…
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Prisma Health celebrates groundbreaking of new primary care practice in Fountain Inn
October 20, 2021Prisma Health marked a next chapter in continuing to meet the needs of growing Upstate communities during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 19, for a new primary care practice…
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COVID Vaccination Sites in Laurens County this Week
October 20, 2021
If you have not already been vaccinated and want to be, DHEC sponsored vaccination sites are scheduled for October 21st and 22nd in Laurens County. Hickory Tavern Middle School will…
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Palmetto Primary Care Physicians welcomes family physician, D. Zack White, MD
October 18, 2021
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP), the largest independent multi-specialty physicians group in South Carolina, is pleased to announce that D. Zack White, MD, a family medicine physician, has joined their…
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PC Community Health and Wellness Fair
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on PC’s campus in front of Mabry-Smith-Yonce building and Templeton Gym…
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County offering $100 gift cards as vaccination incentive
October 18, 2021
Pair of events Oct. 30 will focus on community resources In an effort to make COVID-19 shots easier to access for Richland County residents, an upcoming vaccination drive will be…
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October brings opportunity to highlight the impact tissue donors have on breast cancer survivors
October 18, 2021
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, is going pink this October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month and celebrate the life-changing impact…
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Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center opens new office in Greer
October 14, 2021
Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has opened a new location in Greer to better serve patients across the Upstate region. The office is located on the Prisma Health…
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Bon Secours collaborates with Guild Education to expand associate education program
October 14, 2021
New program provides strategic career pathways and 115 academic program offerings Bon Secours today announced a collaboration with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform, to offer an…
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MUSC Health ranks among ‘Most Wired’ hospitals in the nation for sixth consecutive year
October 13, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized MUSC Health as a leader in the digital domain with the annual “Most…
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New Specialty License Plate Supports Cancer Research in South Carolina
October 13, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 242, Drivers for a Cure Special License Plates Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined today by members of the…
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TacMed Solutions™ announces new Senior Vice President of Sales SSG, Mark R. Owens
October 12, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ welcomes Mark R. Owens to the team to lead the TacMed Simulation commercial organization as the Senior Vice President of Sales, Simulation Solutions Group. Serving in this role,…
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Fetter Health Care Network expands school-based health care services throughout Lowcountry
October 11, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), has expanded its partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD) to provide school-based health care services to families in…
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DHEC Encourages Use of Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19
October 8, 2021
Recent shortages of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for use in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in South Carolina have been resolved at this time, and South Carolina now has sufficient…
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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations
October 8, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations. In this expanded…
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Fetter Health Care, MUSC Health moving forward with plans to improve access to care, help reduce health disparities
October 7, 2021
Organizations sign affiliation agreement, establish framework for greater impact MUSC Health and Fetter Health Care Network, a federally qualified health care center that serves Charleston, Berkeley, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties,…
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Understanding COVID-19’s Deadly Delta Variant – Part I: What It Is—and Why It’s So Dangerous
October 7, 2021
By Mike DuBose As we moved into the summer of 2021, I, like many others, had high hopes that the US was winning its fight against the novel coronavirus. Although…
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Prisma Health’s Patewood Hospital earns Baby-Friendly Hospital designation
October 6, 2021
Prisma Health shared that its Patewood Hospital has earned the official Baby-Friendly Hospital designation after implementing the 10 steps of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a global program sponsored by…
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LRADAC awarded federal grant to implement mental health first aid training in multiple counties
October 5, 2021
LRADAC has been awarded a five-year federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to implement an innovative Mental Health First Aid training program in Lexington…
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Greenwood Genetic Center, MUSC further expanding relationship to improve access to genetic services
October 5, 2021Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) have signed a letter of intent to expand their longtime collaboration to improve access to high-quality, coordinated…
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DHEC analysis: majority of severe COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated individuals
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) most recent data analysis shows that the majority of recent COVID-19 cases, including severe cases, remain among individuals who are…
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SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit
October 4, 2021SC Superintendent Molly Spearman and MAKO Medical host K-12 COVID-19 testing visit WHEN: October 5, 2021, at 10:30 am WHERE: Fountain Inn High School (student parking lot) 644 Quillen Avenue…
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SUMMER-TERM PTC NURSING GRADUATES RECEIVE PINS
October 4, 2021
Summer 2021 graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs were recognized in a recent pinning ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. In total, 51 students…
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Hospice of Laurens County Seeks Volunteers
September 29, 2021
Hospice of Laurens County has an urgent need for Patient & Family Support Volunteers in the Greenville and Laurens area. If you are interested in volunteering please call 864.833.6287 or…
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Berkeley County First Responders honored at Charleston Battery’s Hometown Heroes Night
September 28, 2021As part of The Charleston Battery’s special Hometown Heroes Night on Wednesday, September 22 at Patriots Point, more than a dozen first responders from various agencies across Berkeley County were honored for…
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Lexington One Educational Foundation awards Health Fund Grant to support Lexington District One nurses & students
September 28, 2021
The Lexington One Educational Foundation recently awarded a $25,500 Health Fund Grant to the Lexington County School District One Office of Student Services to support the nurses and all students…
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Harvey and Marcia Schiller donate $1M for surgical innovation
September 23, 2021
Sports executive and retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Harvey Schiller and his wife, Marcia, have committed to donating $1 million to establish the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation…
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Beyond Delivery launches Oct. 1, providing Charleston area moms with a meal, care package, support
September 23, 2021
Postpartum Support Charleston is launching a new program aimed at providing new moms in the Charleston area with basic necessities and support as they head home from the hospital with…
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Michael Shirey named new Chief of Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services
September 22, 2021
Michael Shirey has been named the new Chief of Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services. Shirey’s first official day in the new position was Monday, September 20, 2021. Shirey has been…
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MUSC and Helix launch In Our DNA SC
September 20, 2021
First-of-its-kind population genomics program to drive preventive, precision health care for South Carolinians The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Helix have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a first-of-its-kind population…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson joins 24-state coalition demanding President Biden drop vaccine mandate or risk legal action
September 16, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson and 23 other attorneys general (AGs) sent a letter to President Biden today, warning that litigation will follow the implementation of the proposed mandate on private…
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Vivian Wong and Cerelia Group make donations to support pediatric cancer programming at Prisma Health
September 16, 2021
Greenville entrepreneur Vivian Wong and French-based Cérélia Group teamed up on Tuesday to donate $100,000 to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Upstate to support pediatric cancer programs. The gift comes at the…
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Plan Home Care
September 14, 2021
Plan Home Care offers professional in-home care services for our clients in the home. By specializing in the client and tailoring a program that fits the individual as well as…
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Berkeley County EMS receives prestigious Mission: LifeLine® Gold Plus Award
September 14, 2021Agency Receives American Heart Association’s Top Award Third Year in a Row For the third consecutive year, Berkeley County EMS achieved the Mission LifeLine® Gold Plus Award, which the American…
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Personal Care Aide/Caregiver
September 13, 2021
Plan Home Care is a professional non-medical in-home care company that provides assistance to our clients that allows them to remain independent in their home. Plan Home Care is currently…
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Dr. Martha Cohen becomes partner at Lowcountry Women’s Specialists
September 10, 2021
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists announced that Dr. Martha Cohen has joined the practice as a full partner. “Dr Cohen joined our practice in 2019, and is admired and respected by our…
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Diversey unveils Innovation Zone Research and Development Center
September 8, 2021
Diversey Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: DSEY), a leading provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, today announced the opening of its Innovation Zone Research and Development Center. Located on the…
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Kappa Epsilon and PC School of Pharmacy Host Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health to Provide Mobile Mammograms
September 8, 2021
Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy Fraternity of PCSP is hosting a Mobile Mammogram through the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health of Spartanburg Healthcare System. The Mobile Mammogram will be on site…
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City of Clinton to Host Blood Drive
September 7, 2021
The City of Clinton will host another blood drive on Friday, September 10th at their W. Main parking lot. If you are able to donate, please consider doing so. Blood…
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AnMed Health promotes medical group leaders
September 7, 2021
AnMed Health is pleased to announce new titles for several of its medical group leaders to better reflect their growing scope of responsibility and strategic influence. Dr. Brad Mock, who…
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Fetter Health Care Network to host mobile COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics throughout Lowcountry
September 7, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center, will be operating community COVID-19 test and vaccination clinics throughout the month of September. The mobile team will rotate throughout…
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Douglas S. Schultz, Jr., MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 1, 2021
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Douglas S. Schultz, Jr. MD, joined the practice as of September 1, 2021. Dr. Schultz completed his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Allegheny…
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New psychedelic therapy clinic opens in Charleston
August 31, 2021
The state of mental health in the Unites States appears in crisis. Rates of depression and anxiety have steadily increased over the last decade, only to be accelerated by the…
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Immunotherapy developed at Hollings offered in national LUNG-MAP trial
August 31, 2021
By Caroline Wallace A bench-to-bedside-pioneered lung cancer immunotherapy developed at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is to be included in one of the largest lung cancer clinical trials being offered by the National…
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Prisma Health begins construction at new Larry Winn, M.D. Cancer Care Unit at Baptist Easley Hospital
August 30, 2021Prisma Health recently celebrated the beginning of construction at a brand-new cancer care unit at Baptist Easley Hospital, named for longtime area physician, Larry Winn, M.D. The $1.9 million project…
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Prisma Health to Re-Open Drive-Thru Testing for Covid-19 in Three Locations
August 29, 2021
Prisma Health has announced that it will re-open drive-thru Covid 19 testing in three locations. The drive-thru locations include Greenville, Clinton and Seneca. Prisma’s Laurens County Hospital (LCH) will re-open…
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